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With an easy ergonomic interface, painless installation, and extremely rapid conversion rates, Adapter for Mac enables users to effortlessly change media files to other file types with no more than a few clicks of the mouse. It also makes sharing converted files a breeze.

There were not many bumps in the road for this application. Adapter for Mac installed quickly, and, with our permission, it also installed the necessary plug-ins without any trouble at all. The main function of the program is to convert image, video, or audio files to another type of file. Almost every major file type is … Read more

Anxiety for Mac provides a quick and organized to-do list for its users. The interface is somewhat basic but the app does integrate into existing productivity software, seamlessly and without error.

A product like Anxiety for Mac doesn't need to be fancy. In fact, something as obvious as a to-do list is probably best suited for an interface that focuses on quick and easy and not design. This application is certainly that. It provides a to-do list (or several, arranged by user-specified category, if you prefer) of all of the tasks that need to get done, which can disappear … Read more

With its options for heuristic scans and security settings that are certainly thorough, Avira Free Mac Security for Mac protects your Mac in real-time against threats. On the whole, this is a competent free program that does what it's meant to do but with a rather slow performance.

Installation of the program on OS X Mountain Lion was quite cumbersome. We were compelled to force quit installer a few times before we finally managed to have Avira Free Mac Security for Mac installed correctly. After installation, the application still needed to download almost 30 additional minutes worth of updates. … Read more

CheatSheet for Mac enables users to have a virtual encyclopedia of hot keys right at their fingertips. Every program on a Mac includes anywhere from a few to dozens of these hot keys, and this app provides them in menu form so that users are not forced to remember them.

Installation of the application was quite easy. Once you open the program to run, it not only lets you know if there are changes you need to make to your settings, but also it opens a window linking right to the appropriate place in System Preferences. Many amateur users, for … Read more

Designed to help late-night computer users save their eyes, F.lux for Mac provides a softer and gentler backlight for the screen by helping the display adapt to the time of the day.

F.lux for Mac functions flawlessly, although we did have some difficulty finding it once we had closed it the first time. Once it is running, the only place it will be accessible is as an icon in the status bar at the top of the screen. It does not show in recently-used apps or the sidebar, and it does not reopen if you click on the … Read more

KidLogger for Mac lives up to its name, providing effective and diverse tools for monitoring the activity on a computer. Even though it is clear that the program is put together by a tech-savvy developer, the primary user of this program will likely be a parent, so it may need a few improvements in the user interface.

KidLogger for Mac downloads and installs easily enough, although a navigation function on the tile bar would be a nice addition. The program provides several different options for the user, including recording keystroke logs, taking Webcam and screenshots at user-specified intervals, and recording … Read more

A capable and multifunctional media player, MplayerX for Mac features generous support online and ample tools available to the user, making it a very capable tool for watching videos.

At around 34MB in size, the application may take a couple of minutes to download. Though it installs painlessly, MplayerX for Mac does not include a splash page or tutorial for new users when it first opens, nor does it open a video window. It only appears in the status bar at the top. The best way to access it is to use the "open with" feature when clicking … Read more

While the built-in Empty Trash function on a Mac provides a strong level of security, Permanent Eraser for Mac uses the Gutmann encryption method, which is five times more powerful, to accomplish the most secure removal of information from your system.

Downloading and installing Permanent Eraser for Mac takes a couple of seconds. Simply drag the app to your Applications folder and double-click on its icon to start it, instantly. There's not really a user interface, but the app will pop up a warning window asking you if you're sure you want to erase the contents of your … Read more

While rather basic, Pixen for Mac includes quite a few distinguishing capabilities for creating pixel art. While this program certainly isn't Paint or Photoshop, it still offers all the expected tools needed for creating pixelated images and animations.

Once installed, Pixen for Mac offers a rather basic interface with all of the tools available in one place. The application allows for using several different backgrounds, including existing image files like photos or wallpapers. It also supports layers allowing for each layer to be edited or removed individually. The standard set of tools will be familiar to most users and … Read more